Companion Animals

Research relating to cats, dogs, birds, and other companion animals including rescue, sheltering, adoptions, and population.

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What Can Be Done About The Rising Costs Of Veterinary Care?

Oct 16 2026 Emily Zomoroudi

The sharp rise in veterinary care costs in recent years has created significant challenges for companion animal welfare. This article takes a closer look at how countries like Germany, Greece, the U.K., and the U.S. are approaching the issue. READ MORE

What Can Be Done About The Rising Costs Of Veterinary Care?

Oct 16 2026 Emily Zomoroudi

In the Spotlight

Nov 1 2022 | Susan Gabriel

Small Animal Supplies: Are They Welfare-Friendly?

This study highlights important safety concerns for some of the most widely-used supplies in small companion animal care. READ MORE

Oct 25 2022 | Kerri Tenniswood

Your Dog Needs Sleep, Too

Like humans, high-quality sleep is important to dogs. This study explores the relationship between dog sleep characteristics and their behavioral responses in a home environment. READ MORE

Oct 13 2022 | Tania Luna

New Evidence That Fishes Can Play

Many animals play, but are fishes among them? To find out, researchers observed various species of fishes reacting to laser light pointers. READ MORE

Oct 12 2022 | Ryuji Chua

Run To Death: The Rise & Fall Of Greyhound Racing

Faunalytics presents a new short film by Ryuji Chua that charts the history, rise, and decline of greyhound racing, an industry whose days are numbered. READ MORE

Oct 6 2022 | Zoe Parr-Cortes

Measuring Stress In Canine-Assisted Interventions

Canine-assisted interventions are designed to be stress-relieving experiences. But is this true for dogs too? READ MORE

Sep 15 2022 | Trent Davidson

Pigs And Horses Can Detect Voice-Based Emotions

Many animals can understand differences in their own species’ vocalizations. But can they tell the difference in emotional tones in other species? READ MORE

Sep 12 2022 | Marci Regambal

Bringing Animals Into AI Ethics

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems impact animals in many ways. This paper presents an argument for including animals in AI ethics. READ MORE

Sep 9 2022 | Ozy Frantz

The History Of Animal Rights In India

Hinduism traditionally respected animals, but colonization worsened animals’ conditions. Afterward, animal rights in India was slow to recover. READ MORE

Sep 9 2022 | Ozy Frantz

भारत में पशु अधिकारों का इतिहास

हिंदू धर्म ने सदैव जानवरों के प्रति अहिंसा और करुणा को बढ़ावा दिया है, लेकिन उपनिवेशवाद ने पशुओं की दुर्दशा कर उनके जीवन को दयनीय बना दिया था। बाद में, भारत को पशु अधिकार के नियमों को पुनः बहाल करने में काफ़ी समय लगा। READ MORE

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